A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Treatment of Teacher Contributions Also Increase District Unfunded Liabilities [Publication Details]

Feb 2, 2016 - This post is the fourth in a series looking at the implementation of the CalSTRS funding plan. Our third post explained how theoretical asset gains have increased the school and community college district share of CalSTRS’ unfunded liabilities. In this post, we continue this discussion by describing how CalSTRS’ treatment of teacher contributions has also increased the district share.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3335

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on Backlog of Teacher Misconduct Cases [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2018 - In this post, we provide an overview of how the state reviews teacher misconduct cases, track the backlog of cases, describe the actions the state has taken to reduce the backlog, and assess progress made to date. We encourage the Legislature to continue monitoring progress toward reducing the backlog closely over the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3817

The 2018-19 Budget: Commission on Teacher Credentialing—Administrator Performance Assessment [Publication Details]

Apr 12, 2018 - The administration proposes to provide an additional $1.3 million one time (special funds) to conduct a third year of field trials. In this post, we provide background on the APA, assess the Governor’s proposal, and recommend the Legislature require CTC to explain during hearings why the APA is over budget and behind schedule.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3809

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Funding Plan May Not Meet Principle of “Shared Responsibility”

Feb 2, 2016 - Figure 1 Projected State Costs Now Much Lower Than in 2014 a (In Millions) $1,086 a Assumes state payroll growth of 3.75 percent each year. b Assumes CalSTRS investment returns equal 7.5 percent each year beginning in 2015-16.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3337

Career Technical Education [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Our review raises significant questions about the state’s approach to implementing the program and the proposed $52 million budget-year expenditure plan. We think the Legislature could strengthen local implementation of the program by using these funds to establish a seven-year grant program to improve CTE at the county or regional level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1616

The 2018-19 Budget: A Guide to Understanding Potential Changes in the Proposition 98 Guarantee [Publication Details]

May 7, 2018 - This post provides an update on the key factors affecting estimates of the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee for 2017-18 and 2018-19 and describes how the guarantee could change relative to estimates in the Governor’s January budget. The post is intended as a planning guide to help the Legislature understand the relationship between changing inputs and the minimum guarantee over the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3823

K-12 Categorical Reform Headed in Right Direction [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - The Governor proposes to consolidate $2 billion in funding for 22 existing categorical programs into revenue limits to provide schools and districts with greater funding flexibility. We recommend the Legislature transfer 17 programs into revenue limits, including 14 proposed by the Governor, plus two class size reduction programs and deferred maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1128

Historical Perspective of Education Funding [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2000 - Per student funding for each segment, after adjusting for the effects of inflation, is at a high 22-year high.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/697

California Update: Per Pupil Funding Under Proposition 98: What Do the Coming Years Hold? [Publication Details]

Oct 1, 1993 - California Update: Per Pupil Funding Under Proposition 98: What Do the Coming Years Hold? [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/48

2002-03 Mid-Year Revisions: Proposition 98 [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - 2002-03 Mid-Year Revisions: Proposition 98 [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/967